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Vista Paint, based in Southern California, began over forty (40) years ago when Eddie Fischer joined chemist Walt Jacobson in his small paint store in Garden Grove.  Their first batch of paint produced was a concrete coating called "Kolor Kote".

Within a year a second store and factory were opened in Placentia. Rudimentary manufacturing equipment was used to mix the paint. One person operated the factory and the store at the same time. The partners soon realized that to be successful they would need to make a broader line of paint. As result, in 1959, the Garden Grove store was sold, and the Placentia store and factory moved to a larger building in Stanton.

Walt developed a full line of paint products. Eddie managed the store during the day and sold paint to contractors in the evening. The Company incorporated under the name of Grove Paints in 1960 and experienced rapid growth with sales doubling in a single year. The Stanton store expanded in 1962 and then two (2) years later, the Company moved to a new facility in Stanton, which is used as a store today.

From the very beginning Eddie and Walt were committed to the manufacture of quality products and customer service. They were convinced that by offering excellent products at competitive prices, and first-rate service they could fulfill the needs of the painting contractor. These principles, plus hard work, enabled the Company to thrive in central Orange County. By 1966 the Company’s market area had outgrown its name. The partners, looking forward to a prosperous future, renamed it Vista Paint Corporation and retail stores were added as the business expanded. After twenty-two (22) years in business, Walt Jacobson retired and sold his interest in Vista Paint to Eddie Fischer.

In the fall of 1981, a dream came true for Eddie as he completed construction of a new 135,000 square foot concrete tilt-up building in Fullerton. This is the home of Vista Paint’s corporate headquarters, manufacturing plant, and warehouse.

After enjoying four (4) decades of steady growth Vista is recognized as a premier manufacturer of architectural coatings for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Today, Vista Paint Corporation is one of the largest independently owned paint companies in Southern California. In addition, Vista is the leading center for paint spray equipment sales, rentals, and repairs. Vista is also a major retailer of window and wall coverings. Currently Vista Paint has retail locations throughout California and Las Vegas and is positioned for continued growth because of its quality paint, outstanding service and excellent employees.